To promote his upcoming August 20 showdown against Javier Castillejo at the
Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, Fernando Vargas will make an appearance at the Chicago Fire-Los Angeles Galaxy soccer game. Vargas will receive a personalized jersey from the Chicago Fire. On August 20, in addition to the Vargas-Castillejo bout, fight fans will also be treated to a second 12 round battle as undefeated WBC #1 ranked contender Rocky Juarez challenges WBC #2 ranked contender Humberto Soto for the WBC-Interim Featherweight Championship. Tickets, which start at $27, can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212.

The Vargas-Castillejo bout is being promoted by Main Events, in association with Rimer Box, Miller Lite, Sportsbook.com, and 8 Count Productions. The Juarez-Soto bout is being promoted by Main Events, in association with Guilty Boxing, Inc, Miller Lite, Sportsbook.com, and 8 Count Productions.